Sequelae of Dental Caries medium

A condition resulting from a previous disease or injury.

The consequences of untreated dental cavities.

Intact healthy enamel surface.

White spot lesion.

Early enamel loss and staining.

Cavitation and tooth surface staining.

Gross carious lesion.

The recurring process of tooth decay and treatment.

Caries leads to complete crown destruction if not treated.

Pulp health worsens as caries progresses.

Dental caries, if left untreated, can lead to a range of negative consequences, impacting aesthetics, sensitivity, pulpal health, and overall oral function.

As caries progresses, the appearance of the tooth worsens, potentially affecting self-esteem and quality of life.

Exposure of dental tubules due to enamel loss can cause tooth sensitivity to temperature changes (hot/cold) and/or sweets.

A short, sharp pain in response to stimuli (e.g., hot, cold, sweet), resolving quickly, indicating inflammation in the superficial pulp.

Persistent, long-lasting pulpal pain that doesn't subside after stimulus removal, signifying deeper pulp involvement.

A localized collection of pus, as a severe consequence of infection, potentially requiring urgent treatment.

Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the tooth, often due to infection spreading from a dental abscess.

Various treatments (e.g., direct restorations, root canals, extractions), carefully chosen based on the extent of the damage, address consequences of caries progression.

A dental treatment that fixes a damaged tooth by placing a filling directly into the cavity.

A dental treatment that fixes a damaged tooth by fabricating a custom filling in a lab and then bonding it into the tooth.

A protective coating applied to the grooves of teeth to prevent cavities.

Problems caused by untreated cavities.

Infection in a baby tooth that can impact permanent teeth.

Permanent tooth affected by an infection near a developing baby tooth.

Reduced space in the mouth after a baby tooth is lost, impacting the eruption of permanent teeth.

Improper bite alignment.

The ongoing need for dental restorations to fix issues from decay.

Removing a tooth.

Having no teeth

Dental work to repair or replace teeth or structures.

A painful, constant throbbing or aching in a tooth, caused by irreversible inflammation or necrosis of the pulp, worsened by heat and relieved by cold.

Prolonged throbbing or aching pain, constant, intensified by heat, and relieved by cold, associated with irreversible pulp damage.

Dead pulp tissue, a severe consequence of irreversible pulp inflammation, leading to further complications.

Infection around the root tips of the tooth, a consequence of irreversible pulp inflammation.

Pus accumulation around the tooth root, a severe dental issue from infection of the pulp.

Infection and inflammation of the skin surrounding the tooth, a complication of other dental infections.

A severe dental emergency where swelling under the mouth restricts breathing, from severe infections.

The cycle of tooth decay, treatment, and potential recurrence.

Damage to the tooth's soft pulp area that cannot be repaired, requiring intervention like root canals or extraction.

Problems of a tooth's pulp that are not addressed, worsen the condition and cause complications.